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FG03 ZDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,695 mi
Last recorded153,695 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ZDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 153,695 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 153,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 153,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,814 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 139,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 134,410 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 134,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 129,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,252 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 88,312 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 88,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2009 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

POOR BEAM PATTERN FROM OFF SIDE HEAD LIGHT(BULB?).

TAIL GATE LADDER NEAR SIDE FITTING BOLT NOT TIGHT.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,170 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 60,170 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades split on ends

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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FG03 ZDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG03 ZDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG03 ZDV registered?

FG03 ZDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 ZDV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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